Just recently my son asked for mashed potatoes. Ok, but hey why not help me, it's gonna delay dinner a bit cuz you just told me. What? Why he asked? Well, We have to peel the potatoes then boil the water and cook them until they are soft and then mash them up. He looked at me the way most 14 year olds would. In case you don't know, he had checked out when I was about three words in. Can't you make them faster? I started to say no and then thought, why can't I make them faster? Thus, the process of "boiling" them in the microwave was born. Since it is just the two of us, we don't have to make a lot but you could boil them in a larger microwave bowl. Do I think it saves time? Hmm, I think so. Doing a smaller batch takes a seven minute microwave and doing a larger batch is 9-11 minutes. You save maybe 15 minutes. Here is why I like it so much. Being all electric household (we have no gas), not having the stove on for 30 minutes to boil the potatoes is a win in my books. Also, I was able to mash them in the same bowl that I boiled them in and was able to then put the entire thing on the table. Again, a win win in my book. I've made these now with a variety of different potatoes. My favorite are Yukon Golds but my sons are the Russets. You try them and let me know what your favorites are.

Peel potatoes and dice, make the pieces about dime to nickel sizeAdd to a microwaveable bowl and cover with waterCook on high 7 minutes, check for doneness (a fork should easily pierce the potato)If not done, cook in 1 minute incrementsCarefully remove from microwaveDrain water Place potatoes back into the same bowl as it should still be warmMash some of the potatoes and add the butter, milk* and sourcream.Continue to smash, if I want creamy smooth mashed potatoes, I use a ricer.You can add more of the butter, milk or sour cream (depending on your taste if they are too dry)

*To keep the potatoes hot, I usually warm up my milk before adding. I drop the butter into the milk and place in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Dice the pieces fairly small to cook faster.

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Thank you for stopping by and remember, enjoy life.It's the one you have,Tammie